HEALTH CARE

Children and the Common Cold The ‘common cold’ is caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat and sinuses. A virus is a germ that makes people sick. Young children get lots of colds, some as many as 8 to 10 each year before they turn 2 years old. Colds tend to be more common in fall and winter when children are indoors and in closer contact with each other, so it may seem like your child has one cold after another all winter long

Mama2Mama - Postpartum Adjustment Support

This local peer-led group is a resource for any mother who wants support and information to help her through the postpartum period. Programs include regular group meetings, one-to-one peer support, an informative website, a network of community health resources to tap into, as well as Postpartum Depression/Anxiety awareness and resources. This is a community of mamas; a safe space for you to reach out and get the information and support you're looking for to help you cope with the challenges and struggles of the after-baby days, months and years. Mama2Mama is peer-led and wholly confidential. We offer support and resources/referrals when requested by a mama.

The very best "therapy" for a mama who is sleep-deprived, anxious, worried, frightened, irritated, overwhelmed, sad, struggling (etc., etc., etc…) is social support from peers. This is what we offer you at our friendly, non-judgmental, confidential meetings. Not only will you be able to connect to other "been-there-done-that" mothers, but you have the chance to share, learn, connect, laugh and cry with a caring community. Informal and peer-run, our meetings provide you with opportunity to make new friends, listen to others' stories, network with helpful community resources and learn more about the postpartum experience. Bring your child(ren), have a snack (on us!), and feel welcome and supported. There is no intake or registration. Mama2Mama works in partnership with the following local supports.

Bellies & Babies
Sunshine Coast Community Services Society

Community Resource Centre

Vancouver Coastal Health

Public Health Nurses

Mental Health

Early Childhood Development Planning Table

Perinatal Coalition

Postpartum Depression Working Committee

La Leche League

Pacific Postpartum Support Society

Postpartum Support International

SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS

Where: Community Resource Centre, 5520 Trail Avenue, Sechelt (same

building as the CCRR Toy Library)

When: 10am – noon, April 16, 2009, May 21, 2009, June 18, 2009

further dates to be announced

What: Free, friendly, drop-in, confidential, baby and child-friendly, peer support

Contact: Sarah Pond, 604-740-8381, Sarah@mamalove.org

PUBLIC HEALTH, DR's CLINICS, MIDWIVES, CHIROPRACTIC & HOLISTIC
Public Health Nurses prevent communicable diseases and promote health through education, vaccination, and referrals. Other public health programs include: Audiology, Speech and Language, Dental and Nutrition.
Mon - Fri 8:30-4:30
Gibsons 604-886-5600
Sechelt/Pender Harbour 604-885-5164

Sechelt Medical Clinic
Mon - Fri 8:30-5:00
Tues 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sat. 9:00-12:00
Walk in Clinic M-F 1:00 to 4:30
604-885-2257

Gibsons Medical Clinic
Mon-Fri - 8:30-5:00
Tues. 6:00-8:00pm
Sat. 9:00-12:00
604-886-2868 or 604-886-2870

Upstream Medical Clinic
Mon - Fri 9:00-4:30
604-885-6400

Trail Bay Medical Clinic
Mon- Fri- 9:00-5:00
604-885-5196

Pender Harbour Community Health Centre
Nurses: Mon - Fri 8:00-4:00 604-883-2764
Doctors: Mon - Fri 9:00- 5:00 604-883-2344

Dr. J. Bishop and Dr. Scott
Mon- Fri 9:00-5:00
604-885-2384

Sechelt Indian Band Health and Social Development Centre
Mon - Fri 8:30-4:30 (closed during lunch from 12-1 PM)
604-885-9404

Midwives – Coast Midwifery Services
Petra Pruiksma – 604-885-8828
Anne-Marie St.Leger - 604-740-9206 (pager)

Gibsons Chiropractic Gibsons Health and Wellness Centre

721 Winn Road, Gibsons 604-886-7080 www.gibsonschiropractic.com www.gibsonshealthandwellness.com

Dr. Stacey Rosenberg Chiropractor Heidi Sheehan Reg. Clinical Counsellor Rifa Hodgson Certified Hypnotherapist, Hypnobrithing Instructor, HypnoFertility Alex Yim Reg. Acupuncturist, Feng Shui Master Lynn Mackay Reg Classical Homeopath

BC Nurseline: 1-866-215-4700
Deaf and hearing-impaired toll-free province-wide: 1-866-TTY-4700
Puts you in touch with a Registered Nurse who will answer your questions about: symptoms, health concerns, recommended course of action, when to see a health professional, further health resources. This is a 24 hour line.

Speech and Language Services
Speech, Language and Hearing Services are FREE and available for all children from birth to age 5.
Contact: 604-885-5164
Coast Garibaldi Health Region Audiologist: 1-877-892-2231

BC Health Kids Program
The BC Healthy Kids Program helps low income families with the costs of basic dental care and prescription eyewear for their children. For more information and to apply contact: The Ministry of Health at 1-800-663-7100 or visit www.HIBC.gov.bc.ca

Sunshine Coast Optometrists

Sechelt:

Dr. Omar Lenfesty & Dr. Marnie Spino

Insightful Visions

#107 Wharf Plaza, Sechelt

604-885-3371

Free Exams for children ages 1-12

Dr. Patrick McRoberts

Beach House Optometry Clinic

109 - 5470 Inlet Ave, Sechelt

064-885-0832

Eye Exam Fees- ages 105 $13.67 ages 6-12 $19.67

Dr. Grant Wood, Dr. David English, Dr. Robert Simpson & Dr. Pratt

Ocean Optometry

1066 Gibsons Way, Gibsons 604-886-2020

OR 5768 Cowerie Street, Sechelt 604-885-2020

Free Exams for children ages 1-4 ages 5-19 $25.00

absee – a BCAO children’s vision program
To find and optometrist near you visit www.absee.ca or call 1-888-393-2226

OTHER
Dental Health Program - Visit www.vch.ca/dentalhealth

BC Children’s Hospital Visit www.bcchildrens.ca

Dial-A-Dietitian – Is a free nutrition information line available to British Columbians in over 130 languages. Registered dietitians offer easy to use nutrition information and advice between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Call 1-800-667-3438 or visit www.dialadietitian.org

Poison Control Centre – 1-800-567-8911

Parents Help Line – 1-800-603-9100 or visit www.parentsinfo.sympatico.ca

Postpartum Support International (PSI) offers a weekly, toll-free conference call open to new moms, their family and friends, and healthcare professionals to help answer any questions they may have about postpartum mood disorders. The service is called "Chat with the Experts". Participation can be anonymous. There is no need to register, the sessions are live and free, and the facilitators are licensed mental health professionals who are experts in the field of postpartum mood disorders.
For info on the dates and times and number to call visit: http://www.postpartum.net/info-sessions.html